Darjeeling tea is manufactured from Camellia sinensis, a Chinese form of the tea plant. It's a light-colored, thin tea with a flowery scent. Like other plants, the tea plant has seasons of development and times of dormancy. Each flush is a time period that begins with the growth of new leaves and concludes with the harvesting of those leaves. There are three major flushes in Darjeeling tea. The first flush happens between mid-March and mid-May, the second flush comes between June and mid-August, and the third flush (also known as the autumn flush) occurs between October and November.
There are also two smaller flushes. Between the first and second flushes, there is a two-week in-between flush. During the month of September, the rains/monsoon flush occurs between the second and third flushes. Because this is all dependent on weather patterns, the time periods are not set in stone and vary depending on the weather in Darjeeling as well as the estate's exact location. Excess rain sooner than planned can shorten the duration of a second flush while lengthening the rain flush by a few weeks, and vice versa.
The different flushes will produce varied flavors, colors, and aromas. Flavanols in the tea leaves interact with oxygen in the air when the tea ferments. The black, oolong and green tea kinds are distinguished by this method. Darjeeling's black tea has been fully fermented, oolongs have been partially fermented, and Darjeeling green tea has not been fermented.
Benefits of Drinking Darjeeling Tea
Darjeeling tea leaves are high in polyphenols, which are plant components that help combat inflammation and chronic (long-term) illness. Black tea is a healthier alternative to sugary energy drinks and coffee.
Tea is the second most taken beverage in the world, behind water. Experts believe that the benefits of drinking tea, no matter how minor, might have a significant influence on worldwide public health.
Improve Your Heart's Health
Flavonoids, or phytonutrient-rich plant pigments present in tea, have been demonstrated in recent research to help decrease cholesterol levels. Because high cholesterol causes high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes, drinking tea can help you avoid such ailments.
Assist in Lowering Blood Sugar Levels
Diabetes is a long-term disorder that affects how your body uses insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Because their bodies do not produce enough insulin, people with type 2 diabetes have high blood sugar.
Black tea extract proved to reduce blood sugar levels in a recent trial, helping persons with diabetes to better metabolize (digest) insulin.
Boost Your Gut Health
Darjeeling tea's polyphenols promote the formation of beneficial microorganisms in your digestive tract. Increased amounts of harmful bacteria may lead to obesity, whereas beneficial bacteria aid weight loss.
Cavities Control
Compounds in black tea may help reduce dental cavities and plaque by slowing bacterial development. Tea can also aid in the balance of your oral microbiota and the elimination of hydrogen sulfide, which is responsible for foul breath. Tea leaves have fluoride, which helps to build your tooth's enamel.
Darjeeling tea has a lower caffeine content than coffee, yet it can still trigger jitters and anxiety in certain people. To avoid the bad effects of too much caffeine, doctors recommend consuming only one or two cups each day.
Defeat Cancer
Theaflavins and thearubigins, two major polyphenols present in Darjeeling tea, are potent antioxidants. Free radicals (harmful chemicals) destroy cell DNA and cause cells to mutate, and these substances guard against them.
Tea polyphenols have also demonstrated potential in reducing malignant tumors and shielding against UV radiation damage.
How To Consume Darjeeling Tea
1 teaspoon high-quality loose-leaf Darjeeling tea in a warming teapot is how to drink Darjeeling tea. Allow water to cool for a minute or two after it has been brought to a boil. Fill the teapot halfway with water and steep for three minutes. Darjeeling tea is drunk without milk, sugar, or lemon by purists. Add whatever you want.
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